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- Nov 17, 2019
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- Location
- Prince William, VA
- RV Year
- 2020
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana 4326
- RV Length
- 43
- TOW/TOAD
- 2020 Ford F-150
- Fulltimer
- Yes
Hey All Electric owners that carry a propane firepit, what kind of propane tank are you carrying?
We haven’t invested in a firepit yey, usually using the campground provided fire ring when available but there have been a bunch of times when I wanted a fire, but there was no fire ring. I myself prefer a wood fire. I love the smell, the increased heat the crackling and ambiance of it, but that’s just me. At the same time, we’ve not gone West yet and I know that there are quite a few restrictions out there and typically, your only option for a fire out there is propane. I’ve heard that sometimes BBQs aren’t even allowed (*GASP*).
So I started looking for a what I would call a wood/propane hybrid firepit. One firepit that can burn wood or propane. Amazingly, there almost nonexistent - but I did find a one that really appealed to me. The Stahl Firepit. Not only can it do both, but it breaks down completely flat! It’s a bit large but if it breaks down flat, that’s not really a huge deal if you ask me. So I’m almost certain I’m going to purchase this but then I come across the conundrum of a propane tank. I really don’t want to carry one just for a fire. It would literally serve no other purpose for me as I would never, ever purchase a gas grill (again, just a personal preference).
So here’s the question. If you’re in this same boat, carrying a propane tank that is solely used for your firepit, how big is your tank and how long does it typically last? Obviously, my mileage will vary but I’m trying to get an idea of what size would give me 2-5 fires before I have to refill.
We haven’t invested in a firepit yey, usually using the campground provided fire ring when available but there have been a bunch of times when I wanted a fire, but there was no fire ring. I myself prefer a wood fire. I love the smell, the increased heat the crackling and ambiance of it, but that’s just me. At the same time, we’ve not gone West yet and I know that there are quite a few restrictions out there and typically, your only option for a fire out there is propane. I’ve heard that sometimes BBQs aren’t even allowed (*GASP*).
So I started looking for a what I would call a wood/propane hybrid firepit. One firepit that can burn wood or propane. Amazingly, there almost nonexistent - but I did find a one that really appealed to me. The Stahl Firepit. Not only can it do both, but it breaks down completely flat! It’s a bit large but if it breaks down flat, that’s not really a huge deal if you ask me. So I’m almost certain I’m going to purchase this but then I come across the conundrum of a propane tank. I really don’t want to carry one just for a fire. It would literally serve no other purpose for me as I would never, ever purchase a gas grill (again, just a personal preference).
So here’s the question. If you’re in this same boat, carrying a propane tank that is solely used for your firepit, how big is your tank and how long does it typically last? Obviously, my mileage will vary but I’m trying to get an idea of what size would give me 2-5 fires before I have to refill.